Golf R -v- Golf GTI

[sVWatt]

Mk6 GTi not quite as balanced as the newer chassis Polo Gti. Lots of under steer. Lots of top heavy weight. An extra two wheels powering through is my go for next time. R or S next time around...

[WhiteJames]

Here's why I drive the base Golf GTI ... it's the lightest. Just like this Audi S3 Sedan that smacks the WRX STI in a straight line ... the Audi is 100 kgs lighter than the STI:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mo8QZxJKGw

I see that there is a fella on this forum trading in his damaged Golf 7 R for a Golf GTI PP ... I thought that the firm ride would be taxing after a while in the Golf 7 R. The GTI on the other hand hit the bulls-eye for that balance between comfort & sportiness.

WJ

[antlan02]

Hi all,

New to the forum and would like some advice on which golf to purchase.

the options I have are:

* 2011 MY12 Golf R in manual.
* 2012 MY12.5 Golf GTI in manual.
* 2011 MY12 Golf GTI edition 35 in DSG

Now the R is slightly more then the manual GTI ($1000) and has no added features. The GTI has a sunroof and 18" Detroit, whilst the 35 is 3k cheaper then the R, but no added features. I'm slightly leaning towards the R due to the overall performance, but the GTI has the sunroof, which the missus likes. However the 35 is saving me a little, which I can put towards APR stage 1? Also I like the wheels on the 35...

Any suggestions or advice on my dilemma?

cheers

[VR28LT]

Hi all,

New to the forum and would like some advice on which golf to purchase.

the options I have are:

* 2011 MY12 Golf R in manual.
* 2012 MY12.5 Golf GTI in manual.
* 2011 MY12 Golf GTI edition 35 in DSG

Now the R is slightly more then the manual GTI ($1000) and has no added features. The GTI has a sunroof and 18" Detroit, whilst the 35 is 3k cheaper then the R, but no added features. I'm slightly leaning towards the R due to the overall performance, but the GTI has the sunroof, which the missus likes. However the 35 is saving me a little, which I can put towards APR stage 1? Also I like the wheels on the 35...

Any suggestions or advice on my dilemma?

cheers

if I was in your shoes I would go the ED35
the rest are too common

[Lucas_R]

Go for the 35th edition if you can live with the DSG - it looks the best, is unique , has a slightly detuned version of the same engine thats in the R and will be the fastest of the 3.

The engine in the R/35th edition is arguably much more reliable than the standard GTI engine too - its very rare to get major issues with the R engine.

[Paul_R]

If I were you I would buy my Golf R off me in January...lol.

Joking aside, go the R. If you're thinking about manual vs DSG go manual. The AWD is great when it's wet and the R has a more solid, substantial feel to it. Just don't expect to get it out of shape on a public road a la Toyota 86. Then again if the cops see you power sliding off a roundabout they will take your car off you. Need to get your kicks from grunt and grip.